My Random Fire Emblem things!

Celica Witch Theory

*Spoilers*

*duh*

I've heard this one several times, but wanted to hear your guys' opinions.

Celica was a witch throughout Act 4, but she didn't realize it.

Celica acts pretty out of character during Act 4, ignoring the advise from her brother, Conrad, and trusted allies like Mae and Saber; in the mean time, she trusts and follows Jedah, someone who obviously has malicious intents. The theory is that the reason why she acts this way... is because she's been put under a spell by Jedah and is slowly becoming a witch. As she comes closer to Duma Tower, Celica knows full well that she'll eventually have to give up her soul to "save Mila". In reality, she's already having her soul slapped away by Jedah, and as she ventures closer towards Duma Tower, she becomes harsher and more abrasive towards her comrades.

Celica being beneath Jedah's manipulation isn't too far-stretched, especially when you think of all the times she secretly meets with him.

Marla and Hestia, Sonya's sisters who were sacrificed to Duma, are examples that stronger witches have the ability to retain memories:

"That's no fair, Sonya... Why should you be the only one allowed to live as she chooses?"

"Oh... It seems so...obvious now. I should have just lived...as I pleased...like you..."

So it makes sense that Celica's descent was slow, and that when she arrives at Duma Tower, her soul wasn't taken away all at once; rather, it was the outcome of a long process, beginning the moment she met Jedah...

This is more of a headcanon for me, but it makes a lot more since because it helps explain Celica's out-of-character actions.

By far, one of my favorite theories/head canons. What do you guys think?